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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji witnessed two convincing results in the ongoing Premier Division One Day League, as Geno Sports Club and Salgaocar Cricket Club registered wins in their respective matches on Wednesday. At the GCA Academy ground in Porvorim, Geno Sports Club produced a clinical all round performance to defeat Chowgule Sports Club by seven wickets. Chowgule got off to a steady start with a 51 run opening stand but failed to maintain momentum, eventually being bowled out for 152 in 28.4 overs. Captain Darshan Misal led the resistance with a determined 62, supported by Gauresh Kambli’s 39 and Shubham…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A recent theft incident at the busy Mapusa market has once again highlighted the long-pending demand for proper surveillance, with authorities reiterating the need for CCTV cameras — a proposal that has remained largely unimplemented for years. In response, the Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) and Mapusa Police convened a joint बैठक to assess security arrangements in the market and surrounding areas. Among the key decisions was the installation of CCTV cameras at strategic locations, including entry and exit points of the town. However, similar announcements in the past have failed to materialise, raising doubts over execution. MMC…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A 2014 murder case saw a significant procedural development after the Additional Sessions Court permitted the prosecution to introduce a police constable as a witness and place a station diary entry on record, which is said to relate to the movements of the accused on the day of the incident. Additional Sessions Judge Dvijple Patkar allowed the prosecution’s application under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, observing that the proposed evidence could help clarify the conduct of the accused immediately after the alleged offence. The court further stated that the defence would not suffer any…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has granted Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) approval to the proposed twin observation towers planned atop the new Zuari Bridge, even though the mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report is yet to be completed. In its recent meeting held last month, the authority also decided to recommend the Rs 270-crore project to the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for further environmental clearance. The decision was taken based on clarifications submitted by the Public Works Department, which is the nodal agency for the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major push toward women’s empowerment and access to higher education, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the ‘Ahilya’ Girls Hostel at the Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce in Khandola, Marcela. Positioned as a game-changer for female students—especially those from rural and remote areas—the hostel aims to remove key barriers to education by offering safe, affordable accommodation close to campus. Built by Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation at a cost of ₹7.25 crore, the facility is designed to combine security, comfort, and a supportive academic environment. The Ground Plus Two structure includes furnished rooms, study…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A high-level meeting was convened under the chairpersonship of Ms. Egna Cleetus, IAS, Collector & District Magistrate, South Goa H/c Kushavati District, to review preparedness for the upcoming NEET (UG) examination. The meeting was held in the presence of Shri Santosh Desai, Superintendent of Police, South Goa H/c Kushavati District. The meeting was attended by DySPs, the Police Inspector of Vasco, principals and teachers of PM SHRI KV No. 1 and KV No. 2, Assistant Director (DTE), officials from NIC, Electricity Department, Medical Officers, and representatives from Urban Health Centres. During the deliberations, detailed discussions were held…

Team Goemkarponn BAINA: In a significant move aimed at resolving long-standing issues at the Vasco fish market, authorities have decided to shift fish wholesalers to the Baina fish market complex. The decision was taken during a joint meeting held on Wednesday in the presence of Mormugao Municipal Council chairperson Girish Borker, MLA Krishna Salkar, officials from the RTO, traffic cell, Vasco police and other departments. The issue of wholesalers operating outside the newly inaugurated Vasco fish market has been a persistent concern, with retail vendors repeatedly complaining of losses due to bulk fish sales happening in close proximity. The situation…